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Bankers Tell Congress Regulation Hinders M&A and ‘De Novo’ Formation
Bankers Tell Congress Regulation Hinders M&A and ‘De Novo’ Formation
May 14, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

The path to creating a bank — from submitting a business plan to hitting the ground running — is a long and winding road, with...

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Derailed House Hearing Leaves Crypto Market Structure Hanging in Balance
Derailed House Hearing Leaves Crypto Market Structure Hanging in Balance
May 06, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Donald Trump promised to transform the U.S. into the “crypto capital of the planet,” and he will need cryptocurrency legislation for his administration to do it....

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Senate Banking Committee Advances SEC Chair Nominee in Party-Line Vote
Senate Banking Committee Advances SEC Chair Nominee in Party-Line Vote
April 03, 2025  |  Regulation

The Senate Banking Committee voted Thursday (April 3) to advance President Donald Trump’s nominee as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins,...

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CBO Says Debt Limit Change Probably Needed by August or September
CBO Says Debt Limit Change Probably Needed by August or September
March 26, 2025  |  Debt

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said Wednesday (March 26) that if the debt limit is not raised or suspended, the government’s ability to borrow will...

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French Hill Favors Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins, Ban on CBDC
French Hill Favors Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins, Ban on CBDC
March 11, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill, R-Arkansas, said Tuesday (March 11) that he supports the development of a federal framework for payment stablecoins and...

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Congressional Actions Against CFPB Overdraft, Digital Payments Rules May Spur Financial Services Innovation
Congressional Actions Against CFPB Overdraft, Digital Payments Rules May Spur Financial Services Innovation
March 06, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

Wednesday’s (March 5) actions in Congress against two Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rules — one governing digital payments providers, the other focused on bank...

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